The Montville Recreation Department is sponsoring a NJ BOATING SAFETY CLASS.
Attention: All Boaters! All Hands on Deck! Take this class to comply with New Jersey’s boating license requirement.
The law applies to all NJ Boaters' age 13 and older who operate power vessels, including electric motors. In addition to “boat” on your NJ Driver’s License for non-tidal waters you must carry a NJ Boating Safety Certificate.
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ALL Persons who wish to operate a power vessel must possess a Boating Safety Certificate.
NJ Boating Safety Classes — The Boat NJ is an 8-hour course that provides a comprehensive overview of required boat and PWC operation.
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Course components include:
1. A description of boat characteristics, basic hull designs, nomenclature, power systems and classification by the US Coast Guard.
2. Legal requirements for the registration and titling of boats, the equipment to be carried on board and the training and certification of boat operators.
3. Basic safety regulations, Rules of the Road and understanding the State and Federal aids to navigation systems in the waterways.
4. Operating characteristics of boats and an introduction to basic seamanship.
5. Accident prevention and steps to take to insure personal safety on the water; facts about boating under the influence and the effects of hypothermia on boaters; and water rescue techniques for boaters.
6. Weather observation, chart familiarization, use of the marine compass, use of the marine VHF radio, and boating through locks and around dams.
7. Special operational characteristics of personal watercraft; riding and handling techniques and personal protective equipment.
8. Environmental management and conservation responsibilities of boat operators, including fueling and cleanup; restrictions on marine heads, the dumping of trash and waste; and reporting responsibilities and procedures.
9. Dangers of Carbon Monoxide; Keeping our Waterways Safe and US Warnings.
Program will run on Saturday, May 1, 2021 from 8:30am to 5:00pm at the Montville Community Park Youth Center located at 130 Changebridge Road in Montville.
WHAT IS NEEDED: Please bring to class a proof of ID (driver’s license or other photo ID), a clip board, a pen, and a self addressed envelope with current postage or $1.00.
MASKS ARE REQUIRED to be worn during the class and Covid Protocols will be followed.
The course fee is $90.00. This fee includes all books, materials, test, and certifications.
TO REGISTER you will EITHER call at: 201-291-5976 OR email at: NJBoatSafe@aol.com.
If you have specific program questions please call Capt. Bill or Jan at 201-291-5976 or email at: NJBoatSafe@aol.com
Course contents approved by the State of New Jersey and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA).
This course is recognized by the U. S. Coast Guard as acceptable to the National Recreational Boating Safety Program.
SPACE IS LIMITED!!! NO WALK-INS ARE ALLOWED!!!
QUESTIONS ??? Call Recreation at: 973-331-3305 OR visit our website at: www.montvillenj.org